Green Beans Almondine
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Simple and healthy, Green Beans Almondine is a French veggie side dish that features gorgeous green beans and crunchy almonds. Made in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe is the perfect companion to a holiday roasted herb butter turkey or busy weeknight dinner!
So you’re planning a delicious feast for the holidays, decked out with all the traditional trimmings like roasted garlic mashed potatoes and vegetarian cornbread stuffing.
Now if you’re anything like me, you’re thinking “I need a veggie.” But you’re also thinking, “who wants veggies when they can stuff their face with easy sweet potato pie instead?”
Okay, let me stop you right there. Believe it or not, these green beans almondine are so tasty with toasted almonds, red onions, and a punch of lemon that guests just may be opting for them over a second helping of sheet pan scalloped potatoes!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Goes With Everything: You can add these green beans to just about any plate and they’ll fit in perfectly, so it’s a great simple recipe for last minute needs.
- 20 Minutes Or Less: You can make this recipe in less time than it takes to watch your favorite episode of The Office!
- No Oven Needed: Whenever I’m making a holiday meal, it always feels like every dish is fighting for oven space. However, this one can be made right in a skillet!
- Light And Simple: Green beans almondine gives a vibe similar to a healthy green bean casserole, but it’s much lighter with far less ingredients.
Ingredients You Will Need
- Sliced almonds: Provide a delicate crunch and a slightly nutty flavor.
- Oil: Olive oil or avocado oil works great, but you could also use sesame oil or something that will impart some more flavor.
- Red onion: For a slight bite that pairs well with the garlic.
- Fresh green beans: I recommend using fine, thin green beans for the best result. Buy them pre-trimmed to make it easier!
- Lemon juice and zest: For a pop of refreshing citrus flavor.
*For a detailed list of instructions, ingredients and measurements, please reference the recipe card down below.
Substitutions
- Nuts: Although almond is in the name, you can use other nuts like pecans, walnuts, or cashews. You’ll want to chop or crush them so they’re properly bite-sized.
- Butter: For a richer version of the dish, use butter in place of olive oil.
- Shallots: A delicious substitution for red onions.
- Vegetables: Add other vegetables like red bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for pops of color. You’ll want to them into small pieces for the best results.
How to Make Green Beans Almondine
Step 1: Toast the almonds. Cook the almond slices in a small skillet over low heat until golden brown and toasted.
Step 2: Sauté the onion and garlic. Set the toasted almonds aside. Over medium heat, cook the red onions until softened. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
Step 3: Cook the green beans. Add fresh beans to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes.
Step 4: Season and serve. Toss the beans with the lemon juice, then top with the almonds, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
FAQ’s
Also sometimes known as amandine outside of America, almondine is culinary term referring to a garnish of toasted almonds.
There are 196 calories per serving for this recipe.
Fine green beans are a French bean that tend to be rather thin and tender. They’re perfect for this almondine dish because they cook quickly in a saucepan and have a comforting texture. Any kind of string beans can realistically be used for this dish, but you may have to adjust cooking time a bit.
Because we’re using fine green beans for this dish, they’ll cook just fine in the skillet.
However, if you need to prepare the beans ahead of time and want to preserve their color and texture, blanching them in cold water or an ice bath can help preserve them longer.
Keep leftover green beans in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat them in the microwave, oven, or toss them in a hot pan over the stove top until heated through.
You can also freeze your green beans for up to 3 months. Allow them to thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Dishes to Serve with Sautéed Green Beans with Almonds
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Green Beans Almondine
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
- 1 lb green beans, fine and trimmed
- 1/2 tsp flaky salt
- 1/3 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 lemon, zest
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small skillet over low to medium heat, toast the almonds, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Set the toasted almonds aside to cool.
- Heat the oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the red onion and sauté for 3 minutes or until softened. Then add the garlic and continue cooking for about 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the green beans, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until al-dente. Mix in the lemon juice and top with toasted almonds, lemon zest,and red pepper or chili flakes. Transfer the green beans to a serving bowl and serve warm.
Notes
- I recommend using thin green beans because they cook quickly in a saucepan and have a comforting texture.
- If you need to prepare the beans ahead of time and want to preserve their color and texture, blanching them in cold water or an ice bath can help preserve them longer.
- To store, keep leftover green beans in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat them in the microwave, oven, or toss them in a hot pan over the stove top until heated through. You can also freeze your green beans for up to 3 months. Allow them to thaw in the fridge before reheating.
